We’re all learning to navigate staying at home 24/7. During these unprecedented times, it’s always good to have a simple do-anywhere workout in our back pockets. These moves are tried and true, won’t let you down, and you can do them anywhere you have a chair and a wall. In 20 to 30 minutes (dumbbells optional), you can do this effective full-body circuit to stay strong, get your heart pumping and keep your immunity up. If you’re relatively new to exercise or strength training, forgo the dumbbells and the advanced variation options. Do the modifications instead. If you’re at an …
The right way to stretch before and after your workouts
Admit it. You’ve skipped the warm-up or cool-down portions of your workout before. Maybe you were pressed for time. I’ve been guilty of that, I hate to say. Or maybe you never do it because it seems like a waste of time. Traditionally, stretching has been considered as a necessary component to a warm-up routine, thought to prevent injury and improve performance. However, there has been much discussion and controversy in recent years over the benefits of stretching before your workouts. Many recent studies claim that stretching actually reduces strength, power and sports performance. So which is it? Yes, the …